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Volvo XC90

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

Y15 GMBMOT history

Y15 GMB is a blue diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 160,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

Y15 GMB blue Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
160,916 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 GMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 GMB was last recorded at 160,916 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,909 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,916 miles
  • 2025 – 158,299 miles
  • 2024 – 153,527 miles
  • 2023 – 150,866 miles
  • 2022 – 148,221 miles
  • 2021 – 145,806 miles
  • 2020 – 142,650 miles
  • 2019 – 135,039 miles
  • 2018 – 122,813 miles
  • 2017 – 109,215 miles
  • 2016 – 95,836 miles
  • 2015 – 81,577 miles
  • 2014 – 74,196 miles
  • 2013 – 68,874 miles
  • 2012 – 61,025 miles
  • 2011 – 50,870 miles
  • 2010 – 43,103 miles
  • 2009 – 35,448 miles
  • 2008 – 24,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,916 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,916 miles (+7)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    160,916 miles
    Test number
    324906289881
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail160,909 miles (+2,610)7 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,909 miles
    Test number
    814537549729
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass158,299 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,299 miles
    Test number
    761402568223
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail158,296 miles (+4,769)7 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,296 miles
    Test number
    697814365269
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass153,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,527 miles
    Test number
    715895562936
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail153,524 miles (+2,658)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,524 miles
    Test number
    331752864371
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass150,866 miles (+2,645)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,866 miles
    Test number
    660811833235
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass148,221 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,221 miles
    Test number
    415493814467
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail148,218 miles (+2,412)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,218 miles
    Test number
    509491614841
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass145,806 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,806 miles
    Test number
    812179146175
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail145,803 miles (+3,153)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,803 miles
    Test number
    127558920810
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass142,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,650 miles
    Test number
    522907137149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail142,650 miles (+7,611)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,650 miles
    Test number
    925023024968
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass135,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,039 miles
    Test number
    454704106803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,039 miles (+12,226)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,039 miles
    Test number
    290057437658
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass122,813 miles (+13,598)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,813 miles
    Test number
    461092036636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,215 miles (+13,379)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,215 miles
    Test number
    344829548078
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x 2 (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass95,836 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,836 miles
    Test number
    448526359321
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail95,825 miles (+14,248)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,825 miles
    Test number
    529425608346
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass81,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,577 miles
    Test number
    405295181254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,577 miles (+356)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,577 miles
    Test number
    967395688009
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass81,221 miles (+72)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,221 miles
    Test number
    765161605225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail81,149 miles (+6,953)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,149 miles
    Test number
    117647395124
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass74,196 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    158090974144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,193 miles (+5,319)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,193 miles
    Test number
    529719364172
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass68,874 miles (+7,849)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    309420903482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,025 miles
    Test number
    227070402260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,025 miles (+10,155)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,025 miles
    Test number
    557390702239
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass50,870 miles (+7,767)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,870 miles
    Test number
    467806831124
    • NoteParking brake efficiency is low 16% this could indicate a fault with the system.

  30. Pass43,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,103 miles
    Test number
    293346120459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail43,103 miles (+7,655)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,103 miles
    Test number
    331486920147
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  32. Pass35,448 miles (+11,309)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,448 miles
    Test number
    630617229141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass24,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,139 miles
    Test number
    390525138121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 GMB

Does Y15 GMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 GMB is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 GMB?
The MOT on Y15 GMB is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 GMB done?
Y15 GMB was recorded at 160,916 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,436 miles a year.
Has Y15 GMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 GMB has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y15 GMB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y15 GMB find?
Y15 GMB passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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